Exploring the Small Country Town of Fordingbridge in the New Forest District
Fordingbridge is a town on the River Avon in the New Forest District of Hampshire. It was known as “forde” originally, then the “bridge” was added when the “great bridge” was built. The town was once a commercial and industrial centre that thrived pottery, brick making and textiles. The town is also acclaimed for smuggling because of the “Smuggling King", Captain Diamond spent a lot of time on the town’s local inns. With the Avon Valley, Path passing through the town has developed into a wonderful place that has a lot to offer to its visitors. Having a very inviting scenery for jogging, walking and cycling.
Home to a wide range of fascinating boutiques, interesting shops and stores, the small town Fordingbridge offers a great shopping experience to its visitors. Providing them facilities to take care of their shopping needs, the town is an also a good foodie destination. It houses an assortment of local pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and cafes that serve delicious food and refreshing drinks.
Things to See and Do in Fordingbridge
There are plenty of things to see and do in this town. The range of amazing sites and attractions keep its visitors to be occupied and entertained. The Fordingbridge Museum located in King’s Yard is open to tell the history of the town depicting the past of the town. Visit all the famous attractions like the Arniss Equestrian that offers horseback riding adventures around New Forest. Learn and master the art of archery by dropping by at Insight Activities Archery New Forest. Take a family day off and cruise along the outskirts of New Forest to visit the New Forest Water Park, where they offer a lot of great outdoor activities such as paddle boarding, kayaking and wakeboarding.

